We’ve got a lot going on in Oregon during the month of February — not only is it the month for lovers but there are several really fun festivals, championships, and tours happening – and we can’t forget Chinese New Year. So come on out — come with an appetite and prepare to have a lot of fun!

@World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Rd Portland, OR 97221

Sausage and beer fest

February 13 – 14, 2015

38 miles south

Wurstfest is a celebration of handmade sausage, local and German beer, and German music in Mt. Angel Festhalle, which includes an indoor parade & costume contest for Fasching Fri. evening, and a 5K/10K Sat.

Valentine’s Day dinner!!

February 14, 2015

Greater Portland area

OpenTable lists restaurants in the Portland area that offer special menus for Valentine’s Day. Don’t miss an opportunity to have a great time with friends or with your sweetie!

A ticket to Black Out Beer Fest includes 8 tastes of beer from local brewers, plus live music at Sidebar.

Raw beer festival

February 21, 2015

1 mile east

Firkin Fest pours 40 Oregon beers that are unfiltered, unpasteurized, naturally carbonated in the cask and served at cellar temperature, with cheese, chocolates, meats, and snacks at Green Dragon Bistro.

Clam chowder tasting

February 21, 2015 (12 to 4 p.m.)

2.6 miles north

Chowder Challenge has live music, a beer garden, pub food, and a tray of chowder samples to buy and vote for your favorite at Fifth Quadrant. Kids OK.